Auto Body Prep & Paint Helper — Flexible Hours

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Platteville (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment in Platteville is partnering with a local business to recruit an Auto Body & Paint Helper. This full-time role supports preparing vehicles, applying primer, and assisting with bodywork in a fast-paced shop.

Typical hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with some flexibility. Prior auto body, painting, or mechanical experience is helpful but not required; starting pay is $18 per hour based on experience. Work location is in person at our Platteville shop.

Qualifications

• Prior auto body, painting, or mechanical experience is helpful but not required.
• Must be able to perform physical labor in a fast-paced shop.
• Starting pay is $18/hour, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Sandblast, sand, and prepare surfaces for paint.
• Assist with auto body repairs and restoration projects.
• Apply primer and assist with painting vehicles and equipment.
• Mask and tape surfaces before painting.
• Clean, maintain, and organize tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Load, unload, and move materials throughout the shop.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Auto body

Painting

Physical labor

Tools

Air tools

Sanding tools

Safety equipment

Job description

Express Employment in Platteville is partnering with a local business to recruit an Auto Body & Paint Helper. This full-time role supports preparing vehicles, applying primer, and assisting with bodywork in a fast-paced shop.

Typical hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with some flexibility. Prior auto body, painting, or mechanical experience is helpful but not required; starting pay is $18 per hour based on experience. Work location is in person at our Platteville shop.